Director, Generation Program Governance & execution, Ingredients

Agropur Cooperative; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 164,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Group insurance including telemedicine

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Retirement plan with company match

On-site gym and parking

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative seeks a Senior Director, Generation Program Governance & Execution to lead the integration and execution of a major enterprise-wide transformation. You will align priorities, manage interdependencies, and report to senior leadership on value delivery.

The role requires 15+ years of strategic program leadership, with strong financial acumen and change-management skills. You will influence across functions, partner with boards and executive teams, and drive initiatives that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• MBA or graduate education is an asset.
• 15+ years leading strategic programs or large transformations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain governance for the program and reporting to executive leadership.
• Drive integration and alignment across multiple initiatives and workstreams.
• Lead program execution with scope, schedule, budget, and outcomes in view.
• Identify and mitigate risks and interdependencies across initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program governance

Cross-functional leadership

Delivery execution

Risk management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder influence

Executive communication

Change management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

MBA or equivalent

PMP / PgMP certification

Tools

PMP/PgMP certifications

Job description

Job Type: RegularTo ensure seamless integration, governance, and execution of the Generation Program in support of Agropur's carrier dairy protein strategy and manufacturing transformation. The role is accountable for maximizing value creation, managing risks, and driving organizational alignment around a shared vision. The Senior Director, Generation Program Integration and Execution serves as the orchestrator of Agropur's largest investment program. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the effective integration, governance, and coordinated execution of all program components. The role acts as the primary steward of program alignment with senior leadership and governance committees by providing an integrated view of program performance, emerging risks, key trade-offs, and expected value creation. The incumbent ensures that decisions, priorities, resources, and investments remain aligned with the organization's strategic objectives. Through strong cross-functional leadership and influence, the Senior Director drives consistency across workstreams, facilitates informed decision-making, and helps ensure the successful delivery of the program's intended business outcomes.

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone's impact truly matters. Strategy sets direction, but focused and rigorous execution is what drives results. A structured environment that enables efficient delivery:

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation
• Flexible remote work
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)
• Retirement plan with company contributions
• Bright offices surrounded by nature, offering a variety of services (free indoor parking, gym, daycare, etc.)

Salary scale 009: $164,200 to $246,200 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)

What you will put into action:

We are seeking a Director, Generation Program Governance & execution, Ingredients to play a critical leadership role in the successful delivery of a major enterprise-wide transformation program. Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for overseeing program integration, governance, and execution across multiple strategic initiatives. Acting as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, you will ensure alignment of priorities, effective management of interdependencies, and the realization of sustainable business value. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned leader who thrives in complex environments, large-scale transformations, and high-impact program leadership.

Provide Program Governance and Leadership

• Establish and maintain a robust governance framework that enables effective decision-making and program oversight.
• Develop, track, and present key performance indicators to executive leadership and governance committees.
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders and key stakeholders across the organization.

Drive Strategic Integration and Alignment

• Maintain a comprehensive view of the program, including critical interdependencies across initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between program activities and the organization's strategic objectives.
• Facilitate collaboration and coordination among cross-functional teams and business units.

Lead Program Execution

• Ensure successful delivery of program objectives related to scope, schedule, budget, and business outcomes.
• Oversee program monitoring, reporting, control mechanisms, and accountability processes.
• Anticipate challenges and implement mitigation plans to support program success.

Maximize Business Value Creation

• Support investment decisions through financial analysis and business case evaluation.
• Drive realization of expected business benefits and performance outcomes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of program management practices and processes.

Manage Strategic Risks and Issues

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact program performance and outcomes.
• Advise executive leadership on the implications of strategic decisions.
• Champion a proactive and enterprise-wide approach to risk management across all initiatives.

The profile that excels in execution:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or other graduate-level education is considered an asset.
• 15+ years of progressive experience leading strategic programs, enterprise transformations, or major capital investment initiatives.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and business functions.
• Leadership experience within industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, utilities, or other capital-intensive environments.
• Demonstrated success managing significant capital budgets and delivering expected business benefits.
• Experience working with executive leadership teams, steering committees, and boards, with a proven ability to influence decision-making at senior levels.
• Strong understanding of financial, operational, organizational, and change management considerations associated with large-scale transformations.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program/project management certifications are considered assets.
• Strategic leader with a proven ability to mobilize multidisciplinary teams around a shared vision.
• Strong executive presence and credibility, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional ability to navigate complex, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving environments.
• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills, with a disciplined approach to managing interdependencies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation capabilities.
• Highly analytical with strong business judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Results-oriented with a pragmatic and execution-focused mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships and influence without direct authority.
• A role for those who deliver results through focused execution.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).